SoccerMomma73

AGREED!!!! Besides the 2 1/2 years of misery, when I finally did prolapse and have removal I had so much inflammation and scar tissue that my surgeon couldn't do the conversion to RNY, he removed the band and sent me home for 6 months to heal....I'm 10 days post op from the RNY, finally...but it's taken 3 surgeries to get here!!! Every time I hear the 'its reversible' argument I cringe!!! I'm also aware of at least 2 cases where the band did so much damage the patients were told they could never have another bariatric surgery! In the long term I am REALLY lucky! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

From a PA who had the band, was miserable for years with it, eventually had a prolapse and emergency removal and then had to wait 6 months to heal before I could get the RNY.....been there, done that, got the T-shirt!!!! The band works for some, that is true, but the number of patients I've had in the last 3 years who have had to have revisions or are just miserable with their band is running about 50/50....about 2/3 of the time I had my band it was almost empty. If my allergies acted up, I couldn't eat, 1 week every month, I couldn't eat. If I was stressed out, I couldn't eat....I did lose about 80 lbs and kept off 50 ish but it was HELL!!!!! Nothing is a magic cure, everything has risks and side effects, all the WLS are a tool that help you lose weight...but I just don't think the complications associated with the band are worth it! 3 years ago when I got my band my doc was doing several a week, in the last 3 months he has done 3... So happy you're on the road to a healthier you!!! So glad your health care providers were frank and told you what they felt was the best for you. My surgeon gives you the info then makes you decide, he will not way 'I think xxx is best for you'. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

I steamed the cauliflower until it was mush, drained it and mashed it with a fork. I have mine divided into 1/2 cup serving bowls (2-3 servings for me right now) and dropped a wedge of cheese on top, it melts when you warm up the cauliflower....mix and munch...not too bad! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

I agree with above.....let your doc know. He may have something he prefers to the peanut butter or he may have other advice! Good luck!!! Hopefully you're almost done with insulin forever!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

Goodness! Glad you're home and doing well after all that!!!!

I was allowed to shower the night I had surgery....made me feel human again, ALMOST wanted to kiss my doctor! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 237

Day 2 kicked my butt! Busy from the minute I walked in. Now laying in Ed with the heating pad on my tummy, fuzzy blanket over me, and 2 extremely spoiled puppies getting ready for nap time. They love mommy being home so much! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Yes ma'am Cecelia!!!! Also the fuzzy navel nectar is my favorite Protein drink by far....still has that smell and a bit of an after taste but super cold it's not bad! (Even better mixed with a little juice-which my surgeon requires so nobody yell at me for drinking juice!!!) I cannot believe how huge this list got!!!! Edm852-February 1 somaiswhat-February 4 mzpicoza-February 4 erin0929-February 4 Misscelia-February 4 DarcyA66-February 4 khailey1230-February 4 Rose333-February 6 Kat77-February 6 Spunkielor-February 6 Misty1976-February 6 monken-February 6 Debbiebydesign-February 7 Br3n143-February 11 SoccerMomma73-February 11 rocky-February 11 Kellyk2511-Febrary 11 chrissy1147-February 11 DreamInColor-February 12 Chedom-February 12 lisaarellano-February 13 mzwilliams2u-February 13 krista1020-February 13 Cecelia-February 13 ArmyWife&Mom-February 14 karioke2012-February 14 Padlrd-February 14 Sleevemeup-February 14 shellbelle73-February 18 tiff_DEbeaches-February 18 turtle lips- February 18 Hope 2013-February 18 daluvoflife-February 19 gra5u5-February 19 celebrate*me-February 19 D2.0-February 19 softballmomof4-February 19 feruzie-February 20 agirloffaith-February 20 Pam Peltz-February 20 Choosethewrench-February 20 ECUJenn-February 20 one day at a time-February 22 Lovely Luna-February 22 Foranewme-February 25 sol-February 25 chrissy61483-February 25 Princess petunia-February 25 tbaby-February 25 btb2013-February 26 AliG-February 26 Montage-February 26 changingme-February 26 pookybear-February 27 groovykg-February 27 readytolose-February 27 jbuckner1947-February 27 mandydawn-February 28 sassy14-February 28 aayers88-February 28 HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Got ya added jbuckner1947! Edm852-February 1 somaiswhat-February 4 mzpicoza-February 4 erin0929-February 4 Misscelia-February 4 DarcyA66-February 4 khailey1230-February 4 Rose333-February 6 Kat77-February 6 Spunkielor-February 6 Misty1976-February 6 monken-February 6 Debbiebydesign-February 7 Br3n143-February 11 SoccerMomma73-February 11 rocky-February 11 Kellyk2511-Febrary 11 chrissy1147-February 11 DreamInColor-February 12 Chedom-February 12 lisaarellano-February 13 mzwilliams2u-February 13 krista1020-February 13 ArmyWife&Mom-February 14 karioke2012-February 14 Padlrd-February 14 Sleevemeup-February 14 shellbelle73-February 18 tiff_DEbeaches-February 18 turtle lips- February 18 Hope 2013-February 18 daluvoflife-February 19 gra5u5-February 19 celebrate*me-February 19 D2.0-February 19 softballmomof4-February 19 feruzie-February 20 agirloffaith-February 20 Pam Peltz-February 20 Choosethewrench-February 20 ECUJenn-February 20 one day at a time-February 22 Lovely Luna-February 22 Foranewme-February 25 sol-February 25 chrissy61483-February 25 Princess petunia-February 25 tbaby-February 25 btb2013-February 26 AliG-February 26 Montage-February 26 changingme-February 26 pookybear-February 27 groovykg-February 27 readytolose-February 27 jbuckner1947-February 27 mandydawn-February 28 sassy14-February 28 aayers88-February 28 HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Hibaclens is the same stuff the surgeon uses to prep. Mine has you scrub the area being operated on with it the night before surgery and then again the morning of surgery. Cuts down on infection rates.

We use hibaclens to wash per-op but its prescription. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Omg be careful!!!! Heal quickly and get home soon so we can ask what you're eating for dinner! (Take care of yourself!!!!) HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

I HOPE you like it! It's not delicious but for protein drinks its really not bad and a nice change from shakes for sure! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Yup, about 3 o'clock was my crash time too! And yes, if you had much caffeine that's probably part of the misery. Post-op I'm tired but otherwise feel fine, no headache, not miserable like I was pre-op! PLUS!!!!! Not hungry one bit! It's a strange sensation to just never be hungry.

It was just a half day (thank goodness!) it was nice to be back in the groove! I'm pretty tired and my tummy is much more achy than it has been...now off to cub scouts! Back to life, back to reality! How ya feeling?? HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Lol BAD timing!!!! I promise it gets better!

How incredibly frightening for you! Don't overdo it!!!! And yay to yor cardiologist for being supportive!!!! That is awesome!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

Off to shower and get ready for my first 1/2 day at work. Naturally it's cold as heck and sleeting outside. Fun times!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238

It's clear and thin, not chalky or milky. Not bad at all, especially poured over ice from sonic so it's super cold.

I'm so sorry! I cannot imagine your frustration. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 238